Kokinshū; Collection of Ancient and Modern Japanese Poetry
Abbreviation of 古今和歌集, the first imperial waka anthology compiled in the early 10th century. Used in literary and historical contexts.
The Kokinshū is the first imperial waka anthology, compiled in the Heian period.
We read several representative poems from the Kokinshū in class.
Abbreviation of 古今和歌集 (Kokin Wakashū), literally 'Collection of Ancient and Modern Japanese Poetry'.